Formal Hepatitis C Education Increases Willingness to Receive Therapy in an On-site Shelter-Based HCV Model of Care in Persons Experiencing Homelessness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of formal hepatitis C virus (HCV) education on engagement in therapy in persons experiencing homelessness in an on-site shelter-based model of care. As policies to eliminate Medicaid access restrictions to HCV treatment are expanded, patient education is paramount to achieving HCV elimination targets in difficult-to-engage populations including persons experiencing homelessness.

Methods

This prospective study was conducted at 4 shelters in San Francisco and Minneapolis from August 2018 to January 2021. Of the 162 HCV Ab-positive participants, 150 participated in a 30-minute HCV education session. Posteducation changes in knowledge, beliefs, barriers to care, and willingness to accept therapy scores were

SUBMITTER: Partida D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8968162 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature